Vinyl kitchen flooring

[Corinne]

I just had new vinyl flooring installed in my kitchen.

The old vinyl had yellowing underneath three rugs. They were braided rugs. Today I purchased new rugs with rubberized backing, and now a friend told me she had yellowing on her vinyl due to rubberized backing.

Can anyone tell me what type of rugs I need for a viny floor?

Has anyone else had this problem?

Thanks.

Corinne

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Any rubber or plastic can interact with the flooring and the plasicisers in it. There are no rugs in my kitchen for that reason. Even a braided rug can have dyes that may interact over time. Ed [e-mail]

[Corinne]

Ed, I figured it must be the dye as it relates to my braided rugs. I just cannot imagine not having a few throw rugs in the kitchen. Especially during the winter, as it is so cold here.

Many thanks.

Cor> Cor>

[HA HA Budys Here]

How about white rugs?

[Frogleg]

Rubberized or plastic-backed rugs are probably far safer than free-floating(!) Is it the vinyl that has changed color, or do you use waxes/polishes on your floor? Having had one experience with stripping old wax from a quite small kitchen floor, I opted for clean, not waxed. The only rug I have is a small wool one that comes into use seasonally and is frequently moved around. I've never noticed any discoloration.

[Corinne]

Exactly, the vinyl has changed in color. I have never waxed, or put anything on this floor except for alittle soap and water.

Thanks.

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